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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.74 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.74 and 252.72 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.74 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.74 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.74 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 133,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,875.89/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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